Savory Gougères (Cheese Puffs)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seed Butter
• 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sunflower seed butter, salt, and pepper to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry the dough slightly.
5. 5Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
6. 6Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
7. 7Stir in the Gruyère cheese.
8. 8Spoon or pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. 9Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
10. 10Serve warm.

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